Khulna, Aug. 31 -- The district administration has taken initiative to free 22 canals from the clutches of grabbers from next month (September).

The city corporation has also taken necessary measures to construct new drains from Mujgunni to 'Khude Khal' and from Lobonchora Khetrokhali canal to Mathabhanga sluicegate for removing waterlogging.

Waterlogging of Khulna would be resolved if these plans are implemented, hoped Deputy Commissioner and City Corporation Mayor.

Knee-deep water on various roads in Khulna metropolis even due to little rain causes waterlogging. Moreover, the roads filled with garbage after the unclean mud became mixed with rainwater.

Public sufferings also mounts as brick-stone as well as rod and sand are piled up ...